Key Quantitative Figures

  • Project value: Approximately ₹8,500 crore
  • Estimated power demand to be catered: 4,500 MW
  • Transmission lines to be added: 1,582 circuit kilometers (ckm)
  • Transformation capacity to be added: 10,500 MVA
  • Project delivery timeline: 30 months
  • AESL's updated transmission orderbook: ₹80,000+ crore

Project Scope and Infrastructure Details

The project involves establishment of:

  • 4×1500 MVA, 765/400 kV GIS substation at Pendurthi (Vizag)
  • 3×1500 MVA, 765/400 kV Khammam-II substation

This will expand AESL's overall transmission network to 29,531 ckm and transformation capacity to 1,33,675 MVA.

Dates and Timeline

  • Disclosure date: July 24, 2026
  • Project awarded on: July 24, 2026 (through TBCB framework)
  • Contract delivery period: 30 months from award date

Parties Involved

  • Special Purpose Vehicle: Vizag Power Transmission Ltd
  • Regulatory authorities: BSE Limited, National Stock Exchange of India Limited
  • Government framework: Tariff-Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) framework of Government of India

Purpose and Rationale

The transmission system has been planned to:

  • Facilitate integration and supply of power to proposed Green Hydrogen and Green Ammonia projects in Vizag area
  • Support growing load requirement from Pendurthi–Vizag region due to data centre and digital infrastructure investments
  • Build energy backbone for India's next generation of industrial growth
  • Enable sustainable growth at scale

Operational Impact

The project will:

  • Support development of green hydrogen and green ammonia capacity in Andhra Pradesh
  • Strengthen grid for emerging digital infrastructure demand in Pendurthi–Vizag region
  • Enhance grid stability and long-term industrial competitiveness
  • Position Vizag as a significant digital infrastructure location with AI and hyperscale data centre developments

Company Background Context

AESL is India's largest private transmission and distribution company with:

  • Current transmission network: 29,531 ckm and 1,33,675 MVA transformation capacity
  • Distribution business serving approximately 13 million consumers in metropolitan Mumbai and Mundra SEZ
  • Growing smart metering business aiming to become India's leading smart metering integrator

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